What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Specialist position at HarperGC?
Company Mission Statement: To build up our communities, our clients, and each other by building trust in everything we do.
Summary/Objective: Promotes the company mission statement while performing assigned duties and support within accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and inventory departments.
Essential Functions:
- Review accounts payable invoices, assign vendor numbers and similar identifying data, and confirms correct accounting codes are used.
- Enter vendor information into accounting software system with strong accuracy.
- Issue payments to vendors as approved.
- Process routine monthly payments as approved.
- Answer vendor questions by researching accounts.
- Prepare monthly inventory control reports.
- Perform special, non-recurring assignments in a timely and professional manner.
- Provide back up for teammates who are away from the office.
- Understand and effectively utilize existing Company IT hardware and software in the overall performance of job duties.
- Provide positive service to customers or vendors, both on the phone and personally.
- Assist customers and vendors with their needs, questions, complaints and suggestions.
- Make note of concerns and direct issues to the appropriate person.
- Assist with answering telephone calls and redirect to appropriate person.
- Take messages when required and relay appropriately.
- Portray Harper General Contractors in a positive light to customers and vendors.
Competencies:
- Basic understanding of bookkeeping practices and procedures.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Professional demeanor and team player; willing to jump in and help as needed.
- Demonstrate a positive overall effort and attitude towards assignments.
- Versatile and willing to learn new tasks.
- Excellent organizational, written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
- Ability to type 30 words per minute.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
- Experience with accounting software preferred.
- Must be punctual and have excellent attendance record.
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent required, with some bookkeeping coursework.
- Associates degree preferred.
- One year of related experience required.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Flexible work arrangements upon review and approval.
Work Environment: Typical office hours. Hours may vary depending on demand. 80% Sitting, 20% Standing or Walking.
Physical Demands: Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work. No special physical demands are required in this role but usually involves prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working at a computer. There may be some walking, standing, bending, and carrying of light items such as papers, books, small parts, driving an automobile, etc. While this work typically is not physically demanding, it can be mentally demanding, with many deadlines needing to be met consistently.
Travel Required: Travel requirements are based on Project Assignment. When assigned to a project outside of your Primary Work Area or Geographical Work Area you will follow the guidelines in our “Travel Policy.” Include this? There may be a business need for overnight stays when working on a project some distance from your assigned office.
Additional Eligibility Requirements: None.
Work Authorization/Security Clearance Requirements: Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Affirmative Action/EEO statement: Harper provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Harper complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
